You may experience a sense of tiredness today, which may be due to concerns about the outside world. You could feel like remaining within the comfort of your home. These emotions are perfectly natural and can be a signal to get some much-needed rest. Perhaps today you could consider lavishing care and attention on yourself as if you were a child. You might give yourself special treats such as a warm bath, some self-massage, or an afternoon with a good book. If you find yourself still thinking about the outside world, you could spend time in Child’s Pose to help calm and refresh you. Simply kneel on the floor, sitting on your heels, and gently lower your upper body down to the floor, bringing your hands back along the side of your legs. You should notice that this pose can give you solace when you are feeling stressed.

Treating ourselves gently and with care is a wonderful way to alleviate stress. Often we may feel the pressure to succeed and do more in our lives. But when we make the effort to pamper ourselves, we decide to slow down. We care for ourselves in much the same way we care for a child—with patience, love, and consideration. Doing something for ourselves is a mature act of respect for our bodies and our psyches. We nurture ourselves so that we can more easily cope with the world around us. By slowing down today, you will recharge your spirit and find the strength to work through your concerns.